During the mid-1970s, with guitarist Uli Jon Roth (who replaced Schenker's younger brother Michael) part of the lineup, the music of the Scorpions was defined as hard rock. After Roth's departure in 1978, Schenker and Meine took control of the group, giving them almost all the power to compose music and write lyrics. Matthias Jabs joined in 1978, and with the melodic rock he played and the influence of producer Dieter Dierks in the band, the Scorpions changed their sound to melodic heavy metal mixed with lyrical "power rock ballads", which is evident in the album Lovedrive (1979), which began the evolution of the band's sound, with recording a developed later in several of their albums. Michael Schenker also played on the Lovedrive album. Over the next decade, the band achieved influence, approval from music critics, and significant commercial success with the albums Animal Magnetism (1980), Blackout (1982), Love at First Sting (1984), the live recording World Wide Live (1985), Savage Amusement (1988), their best-selling compilation Best of Rockers 'n' Ballads (1989), and Crazy World (1990), all awarded at least one platinum award in the United States. The band has released thirteen consecutive studio albums that were in the top 10 in Germany, one of which reached No. 1, as well as three consecutive albums that were in the top 10 in the Billboard 200 in the United States. Their latest studio album, Rock Believer, was released in February 2022.
Scorpions are estimated to have sold over 100 million records around the world, making them one of the best-selling hard rock and heavy metal bands. One of their most recognized hits is "Wind of Change" (from Crazy World), a symbolic anthem of the political changes in Eastern Europe in the late 1980s and early 1990s and the fall of the Berlin Wall, and it remains as one of the best-selling singles in the world with over 14 million copies. Two of the songs on their ninth studio album Love at First Sting, "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and "Still Loving You", are regarded as some of the most influential and popular works, both in heavy metal music and among rock ballads, defined as "rock anthem" and "a true hymn of love".
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpions_(band)
Discography
Lonesome Crow (1972)
Fly to the Rainbow (1974)
In Trance (1975)
Virgin Killer (1976)
Taken by Force (1977)
Lovedrive (1979)
Animal Magnetism (1980)
Blackout (1982)
Love at First Sting (1984)
Savage Amusement (1988)
Crazy World (1990)
Face the Heat (1993)
Pure Instinct (1996)
Eye II Eye (1999)
Unbreakable (2004)
Humanity: Hour I (2007)
Sting in the Tail (2010)
Return to Forever (2015)
Rock Believer (2022)
2) Scorpions (sometimes also Scorpions S/T) is a band from Barreiro, Portugal.
The Zoo
Scorpions Lyrics
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Another boring day
I leave it all behind me now
So many worlds away
I meet my girl, she's dressed to kill
And all we gonna do
Is walk around to catch the thrill
We eat the night, we drink the time
Make our dreams come true
And hungry eyes are passing by
On streets we call the zoo
We eat the night, we drink the time
Make our dreams come true
And hungry eyes are passing by
On streets we call the zoo
Enjoy the zoo
And walk down 42nd Street
You want to be excited too
And you will feel the heat
We eat the night, we drink the time
Make our dreams come true
And hungry eyes are passing by
On streets we call the zoo
We eat the night, we drink the time
Make our dreams come true
And hungry eyes are passing by
On streets we call the zoo
The Scorpions' "The Zoo" is a song that portrays a man's ordinary life, which becomes thrilling at night as he explores the city with his girlfriend. The opening lyrics suggest a mundane life as the singer says he leaves it all behind, implying that he is yearning for adventure. The lyrics, "Another boring day," give an insight into how the singer feels about his everyday life. He wants a change of scenery and is eager to experience something new.
The singer's mood changes in the subsequent lyrics as he describes meeting his girl, who is dressed to kill. This line suggests that they are going somewhere exciting or glamorous. They both hit the streets, which they call the zoo; here, they are free to do whatever they please, and no one will judge them. The streets seem like a place where they can escape reality and live freely.
As the song continues, the couple eats the night, drinking time and making their dreams come true. They seem to be enjoying themselves despite the crowd of hungry eyes that pass them by. "The Zoo" is a fantastic representation of youth's push to break free and have an adventure in a city, where every experience feels brand new.
Line by Line Meaning
The job is done and I go out
I finish my daily work and leave to have some fun.
Another boring day
My usual routine is tedious and unexciting.
I leave it all behind me now
I forget about my daily grind and focus on enjoying the present moment.
So many worlds away
The exciting world I'm about to enter is far removed from my mundane reality.
I meet my girl, she's dressed to kill
I see my attractive female companion, who is wearing an alluring outfit.
And all we gonna do
We have plans to do something fun together.
Is walk around to catch the thrill
We plan to wander aimlessly to discover exciting and new experiences.
On streets we call the zoo
We are exploring lively and chaotic city streets, where anything can happen, which we call the zoo.
We eat the night, we drink the time
We are indulging in nighttime pleasures and enjoying life to the fullest.
Make our dreams come true
We are living out our wildest fantasies.
And hungry eyes are passing by
We attract attention from curious strangers who want to watch us enjoy life.
On streets we call the zoo
We are still having fun exploring the wild city streets, which we call the zoo.
Enjoy the zoo
I encourage others to experience the excitement and thrill of the city streets.
And walk down 42nd Street
I suggest walking along the bustling and vibrant 42nd Street, which is an iconic New York City destination.
You want to be excited too
I believe that anyone would enjoy the same exciting experiences that I am having.
And you will feel the heat
If you follow my advice and come to the city, you will feel the intense energy and excitement all around you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KLAUS MEINE, RUDOLF SCHENKER
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@mithrasrose9727
Im 98 and still jam to this song. My wife died 33 years ago and this was our song. I miss you Agnus. See you soon
@michellegourd2558
This is a bad ass song to have for a couple ❤
@johndoe-qz3qe
That's Heavy! Here's to 98 more years my friend.
@garryburd-zt9nz
ov dxzll
@bradking1492
Klaus and Rudy hit this fer you and your WIFE!!! PEACE!!!!
@tomdoe4962
no way I believe this
@davidessenberg471
Who's listening in 2024?????😊
@lucreziaalbanese8421
Me, and I’ll do in 2025, 2026 2027 so and so on
@ericbaird196
Eric in Indiana
@hrvojemarjanovic9188
o yeah o yeah this song just rocks